Yet another running thread...August 17-23

**Crankin** · 08-21-2009, 09:49 AM

Jolt, I was power walking at the same time and it is just horrible out there. I don't think I can remember such a long stretch of heat and humidity here since i moved back here or when i was a kid. The dew point is 75 now! My asthma is acting up and I am on Claritin, too. Can't wait for Monday when it is supposed to be clear and cooler again.

**limewave** · 08-21-2009, 01:37 PM

I have been super busy this week. But I've managed to squeeze in some 20 minute runs. It's not much so I've been trying to make them count.

3 runs for me this week. Each 20 minutes long, intervals and hill training.

**skhill** · 08-22-2009, 11:53 AM

A cold front came through here yesterday, and so the conditions for running were much nicer this morning. It's amazing what a difference 15 degrees F can make... Unfortunately, I had a busy morning scheduled and didn't drag myself out of bed early enough to do the long run I had planned. But tomorrow looks to be just as nice-- and so I might finally try doing a long run and a long ride on the same day (and just let the lawn grow a little higher meanwhile)....

**Urlea** · 08-22-2009, 06:10 PM

Made it through my first ultra marathon strong!!! My running buddy landed 1st place women for the 50k & I took 2nd!! Which shocked us both. Not the most competitive field, but people struggle w/ the hills & the heat while we just kept pushing through.

Race report to come when my brain cells are some place other than my legs!

Happy runs this wknd ladies!

**kacie tri-ing** · 08-23-2009, 03:51 AM

CONGRATS URLEA!!!!!! That is so amazing! I hope you are feeling great and recovering well!!! Can't wait for that race report!

**OakLeaf** · 08-23-2009, 05:04 AM

Urlea, you ROCK!

10.5 for me yesterday, squeezed into the family activities. Heard an owl and a hawk and saw three deer, so unexpected for such a congested area!

**Jolt** · 08-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Longest run ever for me today--9 miles on the Midstate Trail (I usually run 3 or 4 miles). I did do a little walking and had to make one stop, so the whole thing took 2 hours and 20 minutes, but I was pretty proud of myself! And I think I am finally getting the hang of downhills; it probably helped that there was one LONG one on today's run.

**Susan Otcenas** · 08-24-2009, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by Urlea

Made it through my first ultra marathon strong!!! My running buddy landed 1st place women for the 50k & I took 2nd!! Which shocked us both. Not the most competitive field, but people struggle w/ the hills & the heat while we just kept pushing through.

Race report to come when my brain cells are some place other than my legs!

Happy runs this wknd ladies!

Congratulations Urlea!!! Looking forward to the race report.

**Susan Otcenas** · 08-24-2009, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by Wahine

Susan, I see that you're registered for the 24 hour at ROFTT. I'm surprised you're running too. I'll be seeing you there. I'm doing the 12. I'm not registered yet, I suppose I should get on that.

Are you doing another event that involves running too? Sorry if you've already explained yourself many times... I'm just fresh back on the forum. Been away for a while.

Hi Wahine!

I got back into doing triathlon more seriously this year. I did 4 this season. Plus, I made a goal to run a half marathon for my 40th birthday, which is October 23rd. I'll be running the Girlfriends Half Marathon on Vancouver WA on 10/8, 5 days before my birthday.

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So many women doing ROFTT this year! I did the very first one in 2005. I did the 12, and I was the only solo woman entered in any event that year. This year, there are already 4 signed up for the 24 (I think only Sandy Earl has done the 24 solo) and 5 (6 after you sign up) signed up for the 12 hour. I think that rocks. I'm hoping to do 250 miles, but that would mean about 23,000 feet of elevation gain. I've never attempted something that ambitious before, so I've no idea if I can manage it. But it'll be "fun" to try! Looking forward to meeting you at the pre-race meeting.
</thread hijack>

I ended my run week on Friday with 5 miles, for a total of 21 miles for the week. I need to think about replacing my shoes soon.

Susan

**colby** · 08-24-2009, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by Urlea

Made it through my first ultra marathon strong!!! My running buddy landed 1st place women for the 50k & I took 2nd!! Which shocked us both. Not the most competitive field, but people struggle w/ the hills & the heat while we just kept pushing through.

Race report to come when my brain cells are some place other than my legs!

Happy runs this wknd ladies!

Woohoo!!! That's awesome. Congrats to both of you!!

Aside, I did an 8 mile hike (some jogging on the downhill/flats) this weekend, but no running. Last week I did some intervals during the week. This week looks to have cooler mornings, which I'm excited about for running.

**indigoiis** · 08-24-2009, 07:50 AM

I did my first 10K trail run on Saturday in Spruce Pine, NC. It was hot but I hear it was hotter up North. Very muddy, 4 stream crossings, lots of climbing, serious slick downhills, and lots and lots of friendly North Carolinians (when I passed her, one woman yelled, "you go, girl!" - that would never happen in RI.)

I finished 291 of 350 so not bad for my first time.

This week I will likely run 3 or four days, 3 miles apiece. I am riding too, so trying not to overdo it.

**indigoiis** · 08-25-2009, 04:25 AM

Ran this morning for a half hour on the trails out back. I have no idea how far I went because we haven't measured them... but I am thinking I probably went 3 miles.

**katluvr** · 08-25-2009, 01:29 PM

Urlea--WOW! Awesome!

So should we start a new week or just wait til next week since this one is 1/2 way over!

I did get out of bed for a little 3 miler. Still HOT here...the "cool" front stalled mid Florida. So still close to 80 degrees at 6 AM. I think just a little less humid.

Just trying to get back into the swing of the run.

**Urlea** · 08-25-2009, 07:43 PM

First run post-50k this evening. I can't even begin to express how happy I am that my body remembers how to run this soon afterward!!

Yes, my legs ache. But it's the normal post long distance race pains & momentary toddler walking for me. I'm getting more comfortable. The run tonight actually helped a lot to stretch the muscles out a little bit.

Was able to make it 2.5miles of 9:40-10:40 run w/ sections of walk mixed in. Not sure what my overall pace was. It felt fast all things considered! I ran on grass & in my VFFs. Both felt great and were good stabilizers for the tired quads.

Hoping to have a race report ready for you all sometime tomorrow!

**indigoiis** · 08-26-2009, 08:01 AM

Urlea that is awesome.

I ran 3.2 this morning, on road, in the new Brooks. A little sloggy but not so bad.

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